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Kanagawa, Japan

Noriaki Satoh

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.. Active years: 2008-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Noriaki Satoh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/noriaki-satoh-si8uvk82

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 2,636 
 
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.
 patents

Years Active: 2008-2011

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7969681 - Disk drive and control method thereof (2011-06-28),
2. 7864474 - Disk drive and control method thereof (2011-01-04),
3. 7852583 - Disk drive device, altitude determination method therefore and method for determining characteristic of head element portion (2010-12-14),
4. 7630160 - Magnetic disk drive, preamplifier for magnetic disk drive, flexible printed cable assembly for magnetic disk drive (2009-12-08),
5. 7525752 - Media drive and control method for the same (2009-04-28),
6. 7385777 - Data storage device with heater, and control method therefor with timing control (2008-06-10),
7. 7369349 - Data storage device with heater, and control method therefor involving different control modes (2008-05-06),

Title: Noriaki Satoh: Innovator in Disk Drive Technology

Introduction

Noriaki Satoh is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of disk drive technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of disk drives through innovative control methods.

Latest Patents

One of Satoh's latest patents is centered around a disk drive and its control method. This invention aims to reduce the structural stress applied to the head of the disk drive. By utilizing a heater to adjust the clearance between the head and the disk, the invention achieves effective control. The hard disk controller/microprocessing unit (HDC/MPU) plays a crucial role in controlling the slew rate of the heater during Thermal Fly Height Control (TFC). This adjustment is responsive to processing conditions, allowing for a reduction in head stress and improved TFC effectiveness. Another notable patent addresses the reduction of errors caused by the aged deterioration of the heater. The thermal fly height control (TFC) controller measures the resistance value of the heater at predetermined intervals. If the measured resistance falls outside a reference range, the TFC controller initiates error handling processes, including notifying the host of any detected abnormalities.

Career Highlights

Noriaki Satoh is currently employed at Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. His work at this company has been instrumental in advancing disk drive technology. His innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in the reliability and efficiency of disk drives.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Satoh has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Toyomi Ohsawa and Masaharu Kawamura. These collaborations have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Noriaki Satoh's contributions to disk drive technology through his innovative patents have made a lasting impact on the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in data storage solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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